A Nigerian cleric, Philip Olubakin, has sparked conversation online after sharing his views on marriage, financial independence, and household responsibilities.
In a message that has circulated widely on social media, the pastor revealed that he has not personally washed his clothes for over a decade, explaining that he has relied on laundry services since attending law school.
According to him, domestic responsibilities should not limit a woman’s intellectual potential or professional growth.
Pastor speaks on household roles
Speaking about his lifestyle, Olubakin said he deliberately avoids placing traditional domestic expectations on his wife.
“I can’t remember the last time I washed my clothes. By the time I entered law school, I was already giving my clothes out for laundry. All through my service year and for the past 12 years, I haven’t washed my clothes myself,” he said.
He also noted that his wife has never washed his clothes, emphasising that he prefers outsourcing such tasks.
‘I want a financially independent wife’
The cleric further stressed the importance of financial independence in marriage, particularly for women.
Recalling a moment when he needed money urgently, he said he asked his wife to lend him ₦1 million so he could give it as a seed to a respected man of God in hospital.
“I want to have a wife that can borrow me one million. That’s a kingdom marriage,” he stated.
Message to women in relationships
Olubakin also advised women to build financial stability for themselves, warning that dependence on a partner can make relationships difficult.
According to him, women who rely completely on their partners for basic needs may struggle to make independent decisions within relationships.
His remarks have since generated mixed reactions online, with some praising his emphasis on financial independence while others questioned parts of his comments.
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Na only God fit forgive Pastor Phillip 😂
That his mouth ehn pic.twitter.com/uyMvJy4A5A
— DON “Tobechukwu” Ade 👑 (@Row_Haastrup) March 5, 2026